Peptides are formed by joining amino acids and they are shorter in
sequence than the larger ones that are known as proteins. Some of the
most important and basic functions of the body are performed by
peptides. The research laboratories in certain countries have developed
various categories of peptides such as melanotan 2, which is responsible
for lightening the skin tan and also used as a preventive treatment
against various skin disorders that require medicines with skin
lightening properties and as cure for skin cancers. Similarly,
Bremelanotide is another drug, which is under clinical trial and intends
to cure diseases such as sexual dysfunction and problems of erection.
Although these researched compounds have proved their efficiency to a
certain extent, the side-effects of these peptides are still to be dealt
with by research scientists.
Peptide has emerged as the most interesting compound that can be used
for various purposes and it is undoubtedly true that it has successfully
created interest among research scientists for more reasons than one.
However, irrelevant sale of products containing Melanotan 2on the
internet has come under scanner for causing serious health maladies and
abandoned by several countries for such reasons. This compound, which
was originally developed in the University of Arizona, is still under
trial for its effectiveness along with the negative effects of using
them in a random manner for lightening the color of the skin. On the
other hand, misuse of a peptide such as Mechano growth factor has been
noticed among people involved in sport activities as it leads to
widespread growth of muscles.
